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(a) Existing private water systems providing adequate potable water may
continue to operate. All such operations shall be in conformance with all applicable
Federal, State, and local requirements. Such systems shall not be extended or enlarged to
service additional areas without the approval of the governing body and then only if the
entire system meets, or is improved to meet, the standards established pursuant to this
chapter for facilities of the county.
(b) The governing body, at its discretion, may acquire existing private
water systems when it has been determined by the governing body that such acquisition is
in the best interest of the county and system users.